Upcoming Coaching Courses

Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Courses Fall 2025

Our club recognizes & supports your efforts to grow as a coach and your commitment to give our players your best! As such, registration fees for club members are fully covered.

ABOUT THE COURSES

Courses are developed by Canada Soccer and delivered on field by a Learning Facilitator (LF)
Courses are specifically designed to bring you up to date on the latest coaching practices and principles needed for optimal player development at each age and stage of Long Term Player Development (LTPD).
WHY take these courses, click here for more info!
Note that there is overlap in the applicable ages for each course. We have provided a guide for you below
and check out Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education Program.
It is the expectation of BC Soccer that every coach is trained in the level that they coach, so as an
affiliate, we strive to meet that expectation!

GRASSROOTS COACHING COURSE GUIDE

IF you coach in; Then you should take:

U5-U7 - Active Start
U8-U9 - FUNdamentals
U10-U13 - Learn to Train (Required to coach U12/13 Rep & Development Soccer Program)
U14 and older - Soccer For Life (Required to coach U14-U18 rep soccer)

How to register

Step 1:

Create a Coach Centre account by clicking here. If you already have one, please
proceed to step 2.

Step 2:

Then register for the online theory (PART 1) by clicking here. You must* use the
same Coach Centre full name and email address when you register for the online course.

Step 3:

It will take 7-10 days* from when you complete the online theory course for the
credit to be applied to your Coach Centre account and only then can you register for the
on-field practical workshop (PART 2) to complete your full certification level by clicking
here. So please do this well in advance!

Click here for Detailed Instructions